Casa Fidel
Casa Fidel
Casa Fidel is a traditional casa de comidas on Calle del Escorial, a narrow, quiet lane in Malasaña, in a bar that dates from the 1940s, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol as a favourite of chefs Jorge Muñoz and Sara Peral. The current owners kept the old name and lettering when they took over in the late 2000s, and the food is unfussy home cooking by cook Teresa Álvaro: a menú del día with fixed-day dishes such as cocido on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus raciones like callos, chipirones en su tinta and croquetas. An aluminium bar and wooden tables set the tone, holding the line for traditional recipes in a neighbourhood full of trends.
Background
About Casa Fidel
The Story
Casa Fidel opened as a bar in the 1940s and has changed hands since, but its new owners kept the name and the old typography when they took over in the late 2000s. In the kitchen is Teresa Álvaro, a self-taught cook who has run the place with her sister Ascensión, cooking the food they grew up with, the kind you'd eat at your mother's or grandmother's. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, which praises it for championing the traditional recipe book against Malasaña's newer trends.
The Cuisine
Home-style Madrid and Mediterranean cooking, with a daily set lunch and a short list of raciones for tapping. Some dishes have fixed days: lentils on Monday, paella and roast chicken on Wednesday, and a full cocido on Tuesday and Thursday. There are coeliac and vegan options.
What to Order
The Guía Repsol recommends the callos a la madrileña, chipirones en su tinta, croquetas, braised pork cheeks and, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the cocido madrileño. From the tapas list, the breaded mushrooms with alioli and the oxtail pie have long been favourites, and the homemade flan is the dessert to save room for. In summer, gazpacho and salmorejo join the menu.
Hours
Casa Fidel serves lunch every day and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Lunch is the main event, so book or arrive early on weekdays.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Fidel Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.8/10, service 6.1/10, typical spend 30€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.8
182 reviews
4.4
937
Casa Fidel ranks #349 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor (182 reviews).
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Experience
Casa Fidel Dining Experience
Simple and sober: a corridor-like room with a small aluminium bar on one side, wooden tables and a terrazzo floor. At weekday lunchtime it fills with regulars for the set menu. Children and pets are welcome, and it takes groups.
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Casa Fidel Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de El Escorial, 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Calle del Escorial 6, a narrow, quiet lane in Malasaña, central Madrid. The nearest metro is Tribunal (Lines 1 and 10).
Nearby
Malasaña is where the city keeps its energy, a tight web of streets that turns over fast and stays up late. The eating is young and restless, with vegan kitchens, coffee bars and creative rooms wedged between places that have not changed in decades. It runs down to Gran Vía, and it rewards walking without a plan.
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Details
Casa Fidel Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30, 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 |
Casa Fidel hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Casa Fidel FAQ
Does Casa Fidel have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Repsol Solete, a Guía Repsol distinction, and isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does Casa Fidel serve?
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Home-style Madrid cooking: a daily set lunch with fixed-day dishes (cocido on Tuesdays and Thursdays), and raciones such as callos, chipirones en su tinta, croquetas and braised pork cheeks.
Where is Casa Fidel, and when is it open?
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On Calle El Escorial in Malasaña, central Madrid. Lunch served daily, with dinner Wednesday to Saturday.
Is there parking, and does it take cards?
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There's paid parking nearby, and cards and contactless are accepted.
How much does it cost at Casa Fidel?
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Around €26 to €50 per person.
When can I get cocido at Casa Fidel?
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, as part of the lunchtime offer.
Who runs Casa Fidel?
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Cook Teresa Álvaro and her sister Ascensión, who took over the 1940s bar in the late 2000s and kept its old name.